MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?
Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.
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R396 RKY is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 64,887 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R396 RKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R396 RKY registered?
R396 RKY is a 1997 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 22 December 1997.
Is R396 RKY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R396 RKY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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